T.F. Green airport is less than 10 miles from Providence. A taxi will cost about $30 and a shuttle going to downtown Providence is about $11 per person.

Trains and busses run to downtown Providence from major East Coast cities.

Here are some nearby hotels and approximate costs. We recommend Johnson & Wales Inn and have reserved a block of 20 rooms under our name.
 

Johnson & Wales Inn	(508) 336-8700
Extended Stay America	(401) 272-1661

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Here are some fun things to do when you're in town. View details on the larger map. Want more recommendations? Just ask us!

Historical Walking Tours of Providence
Two hundred fity years of history can be found in one action packed mile on Benefit Street. Trace the steps of George Washington and Edgar Allan Poe, find a 17th century burial sites, a world class art museum and homes of a Declaration of Independence signer and a Civil War general.
● Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm, $12 adults
● John Brown House Museum, 52 Power Street, Providence

Jack O'Lantern Spectacular
A night-time display of some 10,000 traditional and intricately carved jack-o-lanterns, carved by 30 professional pumpkin carvers, transforms the Zoo's enchanting wetlands trail.
● Nightly 6pm-11pm, $12 adults
● Roger Williams Park Zoo, 1000 Elmwood Avenue, Providence

Italian Columbus Day Celebration
Annual street festival with food and entertainment.
● 10/10-10/12, 12-10pm. Sunday noon parade
● Atwells Ave, Providence

Most Endangered Properties Exhibit
The Providence Preservation Society's acclaimed annual Most Endangered Properties Photography Exhibit is a unique form of historic preservation advocacy through fine art. The show features the work of local professional photographers - including our wedding photographer Kryzstyna Harber-Caldarone.
● Until 10/10, Sun 1-5, M 8-5, Tu-Thu 8-7, F 8-8, Sa 10-5, Free
● Peerless Lofts Atrium, 150 Union Street Providence

Waterfire
Still have energy after the wedding? See Waterfire: "WaterFire’s one hundred sparkling bonfires, the fragrant scent of aromatic wood smoke, the flickering firelight on the arched bridges, the silhouettes of the firetenders passing by the flames, the torch-lit vessels traveling down the river, and the enchanting music from around the world engage all the senses and emotions of those who stroll the paths of Waterplace Park."
● 10/10 until Midnight, free
● Website

The Original Providence Ghost Walk
Led by Rory Raven, author of Haunted Providence. Hear tales of Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, and mysterious apparitions in the night.
● Sunday 3pm, $7 per person
● Corner of Benefit and College Streets, Providence

Rhode Island Bay Lighthouse Cruise
This sightseeing cruise features 10 of the most picturesque lighthouses in Rhode Island, 10 islands, many other other sights as well a complete Newport Harbor Tour.
● Oct 8, 11 and 12, 1pm, $25 adults
● 1347 Roger Williams Way, North Kingstown, RI 02852
● Website

King Richard's Faire
Recreation of a 16th century English marketplace at festival time. Actors, dancers, puppeteers, jugglers, minstrels, mimes, magicians and musicians perform each weekend for the favor of his Royal Highness King Richard. About 1 hr from Providence.
● Daily 10:30-6, $26 adults
● 235 Main Street, Carver, MA 02330 ● Website

Vineyards
All about 40 minutes from Providence, offer tastings and tours.
Sakonnet: Open 10-6, Tours at 12 and 3
Newport: Open 10-5, Su 12-5, Tours at 1 and 3
Westport Rivers: Open Tu-Sat 11-5, Su-Mon 1-5, Tours at 1 and 3

Newport
Cliff Walk - public access walk that combines the natural beauty of the Newport shoreline with the architectural history of Newport's gilded age.
Newport Mansions